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Muenster cheese vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Muenster cheese and Danish pastry

  • Muenster cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Danish pastry is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 68% more than Danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry contains 9 times less Vitamin A RAE than Muenster cheese. Muenster cheese contains 298µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Danish pastry contains 35µg.
  • Danish pastry has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, muenster and Danish pastry, cheese.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
5
:
5
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Calcium +1948.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains more Zinc +301.4%
Contains more Iron +339%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Copper +187.1%
Contains more Manganese +4287.5%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +1948.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains more Zinc +301.4%
Contains more Iron +339%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Copper +187.1%
Contains more Manganese +4287.5%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
5
:
7
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +690.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +635%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +176%
Muenster cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Danish pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +690.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +635%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +176%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
4
:
1
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Protein +192.6%
Contains more Fats +37.2%
Contains more Water +33%
Contains more Other +144%
Contains more Carbs +3221.4%
Muenster cheese
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Danish pastry
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +192.6%
Contains more Fats +37.2%
Contains more Water +33%
Contains more Other +144%
Contains more Carbs +3221.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
0
:
3
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +289.6%
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +289.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muenster cheese Danish pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 23.41g 8g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 21.9g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 368kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 1.12g 6.95g Muenster cheese
Fiber 0g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 717mg 35mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg 108mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 98mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 628mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 2.81mg 0.7mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.008mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 14.5µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 1012IU 128IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 35µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 22IU 2IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.04mg Muenster cheese
Folate 12µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.2µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.089mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.293mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.371mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg 0.644mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 0.43mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.174mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.402mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg 0.412mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg 0.205mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 19.113g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 2.575g Danish pastry

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Muenster cheese Danish pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muenster cheese
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.319g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.